What Does Cannabis ‘Rescheduling’ Mean for Science and Society?

Jan. 9, 2026
Read time: 5-15 mins
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As federal officials move to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, University of Michigan experts say the shift could open the door to more rigorous research on a substance millions of Americans already use. The article examines why the policy change matters and why scientific evidence has struggled to keep pace with public perception.

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